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NOTE: This is a real Foster Care Manual from Pennsylvania. Some parts have been changedto make it generic, and some local information has been retained. This manual is offeredas a guide only. The laws, forms, policies,and regulations in your state, county, or provincemay be different, so check with your agency.

Foster Parent Application
Mission Statement
Introduction To Provider Parenting

Services Provided
Forms (compiled separately)

CHAPTER 1
Regulations Common to all programs

CHAPTER 2
Policies and procedures common to all programs:

    Abuse Policy
    Access to Information Policy
    Behavior Plan Policy

    Civil Rights Compliance
    Emergency Telephone Numbers
    Financial Reimbursement
    Fire System Failure Monitoring Procedure

    Fire Training
    First Aid Training
    Grievance Procedure

    House Rules Policy
    Infection Control Policy

Passive Physical Restraint

    How to Avoid Violence
    How to Restrain a Violent Adolescent/Adult
    Self-Defense Techniques
    Life Books Policy
    Safety Policy
    Sexual Harassment Policy
    Sitter Policy
    Smoking Policy
    Social Activities Policy
    Visitation Policy-Foster Parent Responsibilities

CHAPTER 3
Program Specific Information: Children & Youth

CHAPTER 4
Program Specific Information: Mental Retardation

CHAPTER 5
Program Specific Information: Mental Health / Residential Rehab

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  • Where Do I Start?
  • Becoming a Foster Parent
    • What is Foster Care
    • Who Are Foster Parents?
    • Who Are the Children?
    • Is Fostering For Me?
    • Licenses & Categories
    • Sample Application
    • Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
    • more...
  • Options
    • For Relatives
    • Options for Biological Parents
    • Options for Children
  • Types of Foster Care
    • Respite Care
    • Adult Care
    • Emergency Care
    • Long-Term Care
    • Pre-Adoption Care
    • Short-Term Care
    • Therapeutic Care
    • more...
  • Transitions
    • Preparing for a Child
    • Saying Goodbye to a Child
    • Transition to Independent Living
    • From Fostering to Adopting
  • Activities & Fun
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    • For Kids
    • Games
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    • Lullabies
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  • Foster Parent Concerns
    • Abusive Child
    • Behaviors
    • Culture & Race
    • Difficult Social Worker
    • Discipline
    • False Allegations
    • Family in Crisis
    • more...
  • Foster Child Concerns
    • Fears
    • Grief & Loss
    • Multiple Placements
    • Identity
    • Self-Esteem
  • Money Considerations
    • Foster Care Rates
    • Insurance for Foster Families
    • Taxes
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